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Subtract 25/36 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 25/36

84/60 - 25/36 is 127/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/180 - 125/180 = 252 - 125/180 = 127/180

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